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Program Management - Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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A Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB(Hons)) degree provides students with a law degree that opens doors to a diverse range of professional careers in Australia and around the world.

In addition to equipping you with an understanding of law and the contexts in which it operates, the LLB(Hons) places a significant emphasis on building your high-level research skills through opportunities to conduct independent legal research.

Through the LLB(Hons), you will graduate with an honours-degree, giving you additional advantages in establishing your career or providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study. The program satisfies the academic component to be admitted as a legal practitioner in Australia.

Programs and Courses

 

Managing your program

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - single program

The structure of the Bachelor of Laws (Honour) single program consists of 192 units in total (32 courses of 6 units) or the equivalent of four years full-time study, distributed as follows:

Program commencing before 2021Program commencing on or after 2021
  • 15 compulsory courses (90 units)
  • 9 Law elective courses (54 units)
  • 8 Law or non-law elective courses (48 units)
  • 16 compulsory courses (96 units)
  • 8 Law elective courses (48 units) -
    Including a Capstone Course (6 units) from the list on our website.
  • 8 Law or non-law elective courses (48 units)

 

Flexible Double Degree - Law (FDD Law)

The Law component of a Flexible Double Degree (FDD) program consists of 144 units in total (24 courses of 6 units) or the equivalent of five years full-time study when combined with the other degree, distributed as follows:

Program commencing before 2021Program commencing on or after 2021
  • 15 compulsory courses (90 units)
  • 9 Law elective courses (54 units)
  • 16 compulsory courses (96 units)
  • 8 Law elective courses (48 units) -
    Including a Capstone Course (6 units) from the list on our website.

Students should consult the College responsible for the other part of the program in order to ensure that they meet the requirements for that part of the program.

 

Study Plans

If you commenced your program before 2021 then use the following guidesIf you commenced your program on or after 2021 then use the following guides

Single Law Degree

Single Law Degree

Flexible Double Degree - Law

Flexible Double Degree - Law

All courses available during the year are listed on the ANU Law School Course search website.

ANU Law School Course search

 

Specialisations

Students may choose to complete one or more of the specialisations listed below as part of their Law degree by completing four courses listed on our website. Please note that specialisations are optional and not required for graduation.

Other useful information

Canvas

Canvas is ANU’s new Learning Management System, where you can access course materials, readings, lecture recordings, and submit assignments. You’ll be granted access to your courses on Canvas within 24–72 hours after enrolling via ANUHub.

Canvas

 

Census date

Each course has a census date. If you are enrolled in a course once the course census date passes, you will remain liable for the full tuition and associated fees for that course.

The following standard census dates apply at ANU:

  • First Semester Census Date is 5 April
  • Second Semester Census Date is 31 August

Each course in a non-standard session has its own individual census date. Please look up course code on ANU Program and Courses to find the census date for that course.

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Class summaries

A class summary is produced for each course. This document contains vital information including materials, texts, learning outcomes, and details on assessment and must be read by the student. It is available under the class tab of your course in Programs and Courses website, and on the Canvas course site at least two weeks prior to the course start date.

 

Course cancellation

Students will be notified by email as early as possible when a course has to be cancelled or changed. Every effort will be made by the ANU Law School not to cancel courses unless absolutely necessary or due to circumstances beyond our control.

 

Disestablished program Resources

My Timetable

MyTimetable is the ANU official timetabling system enabling you to view the timetable for your enrobed courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials.

  • Timetable Planner - Opens mid-December (Semester One) and mid-June (Semester Two). This is not for allocation, but for planning only. It provides an opportunity to plan your timetable prior to the opening of MyTimetable.
  • Student Allocation- Opens two weeks prior the semester start date
My Timetable website

 

Practical Legal Training and Admission to Practice

Practical Legal Training for ANU Students

As the ANU School of Legal Practice has now closed, a list of PLT providers has been compiled to assist graduating students.

You can find the steps on how to get admission to practice here.

 

Program fees

All students will receive an invoice on ANUHub. Your invoice will indicate the cost of your course tuition, and the due date for payment.

Eligible domestic students may apply for HECS-HELP through ANUHub to defer their fees to the Australian Taxation Office. Ensure you apply for HECS-HELP before the course Census Date or you will need to pay your fees upfront.

 

Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants

ANU and the ANU Law School offer a variety of Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants to support your studies.

ANU Law School ScholarshipsANU Scholarships

Whether students need emergency accommodation, assistance with medical bills, or support to participate in a non-credit extracurricular activity, ANU offers a range of financial support options. You can find a list on our webpage here.

 

University terms and enrolment deadlines

Students must enrol themselves for each term by the appropriate deadline.

Due to limited places in some courses and tutorial selections, we recommend that students enrol in their courses as early as possible, ideally before the course start date. Below, you'll find the University terms and their corresponding enrolment deadlines.

Study Period One

TermPeriodDeadline to enrol

Summer session

January - March

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

Semester One

February - May

Monday of week two at 11:59pm

Autumn session

April - June

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

 

Study Period Two

TermPeriodDeadline to enrol

Winter session

July - September

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

Semester Two

July - October

Monday of week two at 11:59pm

Spring session

October - December

See the Study tab for your course on Programs and Courses

For more information on enrolments, please visit our Enrolment Information and guideline webpage.

Enquiries

College Student and Education Support team

enquiries.clgp@anu.edu.au

(02) 6125 3483